Alaska Snow Crab

Chionoecetes opilio and Chionoectes bairdi

Impressive yet affordable, Alaska snow crab is a clear—and delicious—alternative to more expensive shellfish. Two species of Alaska snow crab are harvested in the icy waters of the North Pacific – opilio and bairdii, also known as tanner crab. Both offer a rich, sweet, and delicate flavor, with a tender texture that makes them a popular choice among chefs. Alaska snow crab meat ranges from a reddish hue to a perfect snow-white color, with the shoulder meat offering a tender bite and the claw meat a firmer bite.